[greco]

I have 2 old Fender tube amps and some of the tubes seem somewhat loose in their sockets.

I would prefer not to change the sockets, which I assume (possibly incorrectly) would be the logical approach to solve this problem.

Any other solutions to this problem that have lasted the test of time?

Thanks

Dave

 

[greco]

I'm not expert, but I would space out the connectors a bit by slightly bending them. That should solve the problem.

Thanks for the response.

I didn't think of doing that, but I would be uptight about the possibilty of breaking a pin on the tube or messing up a connection inside the tube....knowing my luck.

I looked at the tube retainers at the http://thetubestore.com, but a Blues Junior that I once owned had those and the springs would often rattle and buzz against the tubes...I was constantly adjusting with them to get rid of the noise. I really like the total metal enclosures, but I only see these used on the smaller tubes.

I wonder if this is a common problem with old amps , especially when the tubes are "hanging" down from the sockets.

Will see what others suggest.

Dave

 

[greco]

Thanks Hamm guitars

You guys are so creative !!

I have to learn to think "outside of the box"

Dave

 

[greco]

I've put these in a number of old Fenders and they work just fine!

:food-smiley-004:

Thanks Wild Bill...no buzz/noise from the springs? (see post #3)

 

[greco]

Geek...Thanks for all of the suggestions. I think I will go ahead with the spring retainers.

The retainers on the Blues Junior buzzed/rattled as the retainer was was designed to hold 2 tubes and the bar on the top of the tubes would shift.

Thanks again, to all.

Dave

 

[greco]

I use Belton tube sockets with tremendous success.

www.claramps.com

Where do you get the Belton sockets from?

Thanks

Dave

 

[greco]

Thanks Geek...Great site.